When TBC on/off makes matters worse, it's almost always a caps issue.
This VCR is a beast to repair, even I don't attempt it.
Send it to TGrant, pony/suck up the ~$400 for the work, and know it will get the best repair possible. He'll examine everything from heads to caps, scoping things as needed. He has the tools and knowledge. I'm all for DIY, but this deck will be extremely difficult, like 10 on a scale where 1=easy/10=hard.
Great VCR, worth it.
Consider a JVC as primary, keep Panasonic wear to a minimum for tapes that really need it.
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